This is a short tutorial, prologue. You are located on Ark Hyperion, which has just arrived on planet Habitat 7, a place for colonization.

Ark Hyperion serves as the main Vessel for carrying human Settlers bound for Andromeda. Named after a Greek mythological figure associated with knowledge of Celestial bodies, the Hyperion represents a breakthrough in intergalactic travel. Substantial money and resources were devoted to its Construction, all privately funded by Jien Garson and the Andromeda lnitiative.

01 Hyperion Cryo Bay

Priority Mission

Prologue: Hyperion

Equip yourself for a scouting mission and report to the hangar bay.

Optional: Check on your sister

Investigate the malfunction

Scan the power conduit to locate the fault

Reset the power relay

Head to the tram

Activate the tram

Get your helmet

Collect a sidearm

Report to the hangar bay

Lexi T'Perro Talk to her.

SAM

Officially designated as a Simulated Adaptive Matrix (SAM), I am an artificial intelligence that acts as a Coordinating element between Pathfinder Alec Ryder and the rest of his team. My quantum processing power is used to Conduct on-the-spot scans of alien worlds, assist in scientific study or tactical situations, and monitor the team's weapons and equipment. I am physically located on Ark Hyperion, in secure server banks collectively known as SAM Node.

Additionally, it can serve as a diagnostic or forensic tool to aid in field repairs or investigations.

An Orange highlight will appear when an object Or lifeform is potentially Scannable and you're within Scanner range.

RESEARCH DATA: When Scanning new lifeforms and tech, you may earn Research Data (RD). Data can be spent at a Research Center to unlock blueprints and augmentations for Crafting. How much RD you've acquired is displayed at the bottom of your Scanner.